He was born July 15, 1932, at Alton, Missouri, to Omer and Catherine Farris Harriell. On November 21, 1980, he was married at Alton, Missouri, to Phyllis “Deloris” Andrews, who preceded him in death on January 16, 2012. Mr. Harriell was a veteran, having served with the United States Army and was a farmer.

He is survived by two children, Sherry Powers, husband, Tom, Glen Arm, Illinois and Vicky Matthews, Springfield, Illinois; two grandchildren, Derek Powers, wife, Stephanie and Spencer Powers; two great-grandchildren, Cole and Aidien; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.